C. Gaming

In this SIL, you will be creating a Scratch account and learning how to make your own music using Scratch.

Step 1: LEARN

Access the lesson via SLS and follow the steps to create your own Scratch account.

https://vle.learning.moe.edu.sg/community-gallery/lesson/view/a5bd5308-4fa5-4ff4-ab19-e022d73d5c43/cover 

Step 2: EXPLORE

Now explore the following SLS lesson to begin making your own music with Scratch.

https://vle.learning.moe.edu.sg/moe-library/lesson/view/6b92d6fb-0dc4-4bc6-8053-26cad99cbbbb/cover 

Step 3: RECORD

Record your reflections and learning into your SIL Journal in SLS! Alternatively, you can complete the reflection questions found in the "Exploring music with Scratch" SLS lesson, and upload some of it to your SIL Journal on SLS as well.

In this SIL you will be introduce to Machine Learning and get to experience how it works by playing a game. 

STEP 1: LEARN

Read up on Machine Learning through the short article found on NLB website: https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/site/learnx/learnx-digital/adults-seniors/theme-machine-learning-ai-and-robotics 

STEP 2: PLAY

Try out a multiplayer text adventure game whose content is generated from Artificial Intelligence. Simply type in the actions you want to take, dialogue you have or story you add.

Visit AI Dungeon home page by going to this website here:  https://play.aidungeon.com 

STEP 3: RECORD

Reflect on what you learned about Machine Learning through your readings and game play experience in your SIL Journal in SLS.

In this SIL, you will learn how to create your very own Flappy Bird game using simple Click-and-Drag Block programming! No prior experience with programming is needed for this SIL!

(Note: If you have had previous experience with the programming language Scratch, you will find this exercise to be right up your alley. )

Step 1: LEARN 

Visit the website: https://studio.code.org/flappy/1  

Step 2: CREATE

Follow the step-by-step instructions to create your own Flappy Bird game! 

Step 3: RECORD

Record a video of yourself playing the game and upload it!  

Reflect on what you learned in your SIL Journal in SLS.

Have fun! 

In this SIL, you will learn how to create your very own version of Pac-Man! This SIL can be completed in about 1 or 1.5 hours. 

STEP 1: LEARN

Visit the website: https://home.cs.colorado.edu/~ralex/hourofcode/pac-man/  for the tutorial and guide on how to make your own Pac-Man game. 

The game will be made using AgentCubes, which you can visit here: https://agentsheets.com/Ristretto3D/public/Ristretto3D.html?nid=1483033&edit=true&hour_of_code 

STEP 2: CREATE

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the tutorial to make your own Pac-Man game! 

Step 3: RECORD

Record a video of yourself playing your version of Pac-Man and upload it to your SIL Journal! 

Reflect on what you learned in your SIL Journal in SLS.

Have fun! 

STEP 1: LEARN

Watch the following Tedx talks on the power of gaming:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzrcRcEBrmA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FktsFcooIG8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ijCbTwRPY

You are also strongly encouraged to do your own research on this topic beyond the links above.

STEP 2: CREATE

Create a video/TikTok to explain to your classmates the impacts of gaming on the human brain.

What you can include:

• Some benefits of gaming

• Some dangers of gaming

• How your classmates can have a healthy balance between schoolwork and gaming

STEP 3: RECORD

Reflect on what you learned in your SIL Journal in SLS.

This SIL can be spread out across the entire year. 

Python is one of the most popular programming languages right now, as it is concise and easy to read, and yet is also versatile and powerful. Whatever you want to achieve in your code, Python is powerful enough to do it. 

STEP 1: LEARN

Visit the CheckiO using the link here: https://py.checkio.org/ 

You can either create an account there if you would like for your progress to be saved, or just use the guest account by clicking on the "Start without registration" button. 

STEP 2: CREATE

Complete the coding missions in the game and try to explore as many different islands as you can! 

STEP 3: RECORD

Take a screenshot of how many missions you have completed. 

Reflect on what you learned in your SIL Journal in SLS.

In todays economy,  being a gig worker is becoming increasingly popular.  In fact, some of you may be considering taking a part time job as a GrabFood/FoodPanda delivery rider or know people driving for Grab or GoJek. Do you have what it takes to succeed as a gig worker yourself? See for yourself by playing the game below! 

STEP 1: PLAY

Visit The Uber Game by going to this website here:  https://ig.ft.com/uber-game/ 

STEP 2: LEARN

Play through the game, making your own financial decisions.  When you have completed the game, be sure to read the news article entitled "Uber: The uncomfortable view from the driving seat". 

STEP 3: RECORD

Reflect on what you learned in your SIL Journal in SLS.

In this SIL, you will take on the role of a video blogger / YouTuber who is preparing for a life changing video competition, which is coming in 3 days time. You will have to make smart financial decisions within the tight three-day deadline, and get your video ready for the competition! 

STEP 1:  LEARN

Visit https://payoff.practicalmoneyskills.com/, and select Solo Player 

STEP 2: PLAY 

Play through the game! 

STEP 3: RECORD

Take a screenshot of your high score at the end of the game and upload it to your SIL Journal in SLS.

In this SIL, you will explore how games can be purposely designed to keep you playing for hours on end. 

Step 1: LEARN

Go through the following lessons using your Student Learning Space (SLS) account! 

https://go.gov.sg/gaming2 

Step 2: EXPLORE

Watch this video here on how you can help yourself balance time spent studying and gaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZy69GtoSCY 

Step 3: RECORD

Record your reflections and learning into your SIL Journal in SLS! Alternatively, you can complete the "Time Spent Gaming" template found at end of the SLS lesson, and upload it to your Journal as well.